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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.83, 2,210.54 and 893.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.83, 2,210.54 and 893.73 is: 1,233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.83 : 2,210.54 = 893.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.83/2,210.54 = 893.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.83x = 2,210.54 × 893.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.83x = 1,975,625.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,625.91/1,601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.36

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